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Winkelman School Fall Clubs

Winkelman School Fall Clubs

September 1, 2026

Dear Winkelman Families,

We are excited to offer after-school opportunities for students in 1st through 5th grade to enrich their learning this year! Below you'll find information on our free, school-sponsored clubs as well as our fee-based, outside-sponsored clubs. Please read through both sections carefully, as the sign-up process differs for each.

Note: Clubs will be open for kindergarteners in our spring session.

Registration & Sign-Up

  • Registration Begins: Monday, September 7th @ 9:00 a.m.
  • Registration Ends: Friday, September 11th @ 3:00 p.m.
  • Sign up here: Winkelman Clubs Sign-Up Form 

This single form is used to sign up for both school-sponsored and outside-sponsored clubs. For outside-sponsored clubs, submitting this form is only the first step — see the note below for what else is required to secure a spot.

Session 1 Details (8 Weeks)

  • Dates: Tuesday, September 29 – Tuesday, December 8
  • Meeting Days: Tuesdays only
  • Time: 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. 

Club Dates: 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 11/10, 11/17, 12/01, 12/08

  • No clubs the week of 10/27 (parent-teacher conferences)
  • No clubs the week of 11/23 (Thanksgiving week)
  • Each club meets weekly

Dismissal: Students in school-sponsored clubs will be dismissed to the carline at 3:45 PM; bus transportation is available.

Outside-sponsored clubs: no bus service is provided — students must be picked up at 3:45 PM or go to Adventure Campus if registered there.

School-Sponsored Clubs (Free)
All school-sponsored clubs are run at the interest and availability of Winkelman staff and are free to Winkelman students. Sign up using the form linked above.
 

4th/5th Homework Club
Supports students in completing homework — not used as free time or social hour, but as an opportunity to complete work with staff support and have questions answered.

  • Grades: 4th & 5th
  • Day: Tuesday
  • Maximum Enrollment: 20 students per session

Still Life Drawing Club
Students will learn to observe and draw everyday objects, exploring shapes, proportions, shading, and light.

  • Grades: 4th, 5th
  • Day: Tuesday
  • Maximum Enrollment: 20 students per session

Learn Mongolian Club
Students will learn the basics of the Mongolian language with a native speaker.

  • Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th
  • Day: Tuesday
  • Maximum Enrollment: 20 students per session

American Sign Language (ASL) Club
Students will learn American Sign Language basics and how to communicate using this beautiful, visual language.

  • Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th
  • Day: Tuesday
  • Maximum Enrollment: 20 students per session

Spanish Club
A fun way to explore Spanish language and culture! Students learn simple words and phrases, practice Spanish, explore traditions, and make friends — a great way to get ready for middle school.

  • Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
  • Day: Tuesday
  • Maximum Enrollment: 20 students per session

Choir
Students will learn good singing posture, breath support, articulation, and vocal projection, and will have the chance to learn new songs and sing favorites in a supportive, low-pressure setting. No prior singing experience required.

  • Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th
  • Day: Tuesday
  • Maximum Enrollment: 20 students per session

Outside-Sponsored Clubs (Fee-Based)
Outside-sponsored clubs are run by outside vendors and require a fee. To secure your child's spot, you must complete both steps below:

1. Submit the Winkelman sign-up form (linked above) to let the school know your child will be attending.

Register and pay directly with the outside club using the registration link listed for that club below. A spot is not secured until this step is complete.

2. See the registration links and directions below for each outside club.

Brooklyn Robot Foundry — Robotics Club

A hands-on, screen-free STEAM club where students build a different working robot project each session, explore engineering and creativity, and take home their robot creations!

Chess Wizards

Epic chess games, fun and interactive lessons, tournaments, team matches, trivia, and more — a blast for kindergarten through fifth grade, whether brand new to chess or looking to improve.

Code Ninjas

A game-based curriculum that teaches real coding skills using Microsoft MakeCode and Scratch. Students code a new game each week — no previous experience required, and students from prior sessions are welcome. Space is limited.

Young Rembrandts — Chicago's North Shore

Back-to-school season is bursting with creativity at YR! During this session, students will explore a fascinating world of characters, patterns, texture, and vibrant color. Appetites don’t stand a chance against the realistic Pizza drawing our students will create as they focus on proportion, detail, and shading techniques. Our adorable Baby Sloth will help students practice expression and character design, while our art history portrait of Hiawatha introduces cultural appreciation and portrait composition just in time to celebrate the fall season. Each lesson blends imagination with strong art fundamentals. All this and more await your child in a Young Rembrandts classroom—sign up today! All supplies are provided in the classroom.

Amazing Minds

A thematic, hands-on curriculum centered on "learning by doing," blending math, science, reading, dramatic play, and art across topics like the Animal Kingdom, China, and Space. Topics change each session and each school year!

Warmly,

Dr. Meghan Breyer
Assistant Principal